Graduate Nutrition Laboratory​/Teaching Assistant

Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Position Title:

Graduate Nutrition Laboratory/Teaching Assistant

Academic Year:

UIW Mission:
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Program at the University of the Incarnate Word is seeking graduate students to apply for the Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA). The Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Nutrition Program is responsible for the supervision of all laboratory (Food Laboratory and Nutrition Laboratory) activities and assists in teaching specific Nutrition courses. The Nutrition Program has multiple TA positions therefore teamwork and communication are essential attributes for the position.

The Graduate Laboratory/Teaching Assistant reports to the Nutrition Department Chair.
This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a safe, instructive atmosphere in the laboratory and follow instructions given by the course professor.
• Procure materials for the Nutrition and Food labs.
• Set up lab, assist during lab, and take-down lab.
• Store materials after labs.
• Ensure that all the materials are stored properly and areas are clean before leaving the laboratory.
• Grade lab reports and assignments as assigned by professors/instructors.
• Assist professors/instructors in other functions such as proctoring exams, tutoring students, and working on special projects (related to research or UIW events).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Organizational and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of materials and laboratory content/protocols.
• Communication skills with a teamwork approach.
• Critical thinking/scientific writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Current UIW student enrolled in the Nutrition graduate program in good academic standing with the University and enrolled in at least six hours in the semester in which the appointment occurs.

Completion of some of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses.

Completion of 6 hours of graduate work.

None specified.

• GA’s are anticipated to work schedule assigned by the professor/instructor – 10 hours per week; 150 hours per semester.
• Students are expected to meet with the faculty member(s) at least once a week.
• Students are expected to start work one week prior to the start of classes and work the week after final examinations each semester.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.

STU
1458PO

3

Part Time

Students

08/18/2025

07/15/2025

05/15/2026

No

None.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Student Class Schedule

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current UIW graduate or doctoral student in good academic standing?
  • Yes, I am a current UIW graduate student
  • Yes, I am a current UIW doctoral student
  • No
• * Please list the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses you have completed.

  (Open Ended Question)